How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Shoppers go in-store for last-minute Father’s Day spending

South African consumers are expected to approach Father’s Day 2026 with a mix of forward planning and last-minute spending, as evolving shopping behaviours continue to reshape how families celebrate the occasion. Analysis from 2024 and 2025 spending patterns reveals a...

Small businesses look to digital tools for growth

South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly demonstrating real digital sophistication in the way they do business. South African online payment acceptance of those surveyed is among the highest in the EEMEA region at 80%, and most businesses in...

IBM opens global RFP for AI-driven education solutions

IBM has announced a global request for proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of the IBM Impact Accelerator focused on AI for transformative education and workforce development. The program invites nonprofits or government organizations, including academic institutions,...

Crypto plunges from record highs

Bitcoin has hit its lowest prices in more than a year, around 50% less than its peak, which it celebrated in October 2025. Yesterday the cryptocurrency was trading at $64 000.00, after hitting highs of more than $100 000.00 in preceding months. Other crypto coins are...

These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2026

The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026, according to Gartner. “Cybersecurity leaders are navigating uncharted territory this year as...

Huang predicts an era of everything as a virtual twin

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Dassault Systèmes CEO Pascal Daloz have laid out a blueprint for industrial AI rooted in physics-based “world models” — systems designed to simulate products, factories and even biological systems before they’re built....

Global memory, storage shortages hit SA tech prices

The on-going global memory and storage shortage has had a measurable impact on pricing across the South African technology market. Mahomed Cassim, CEO of Esquire, notes that the current shortage is being driven largely by structural shifts in global demand rather than...

Intel debuts Intel Xeon 600 processors for workstations

Intel has announced its new Intel Xeon 600 processors for Client Workstation, a full stack update for Intel’s high-end workstation platform (Intel W890 Chipset). The newest generation of Intel workstation processors provides a wide range of improvements on its prior...

Winter Olympics cyber threats

The 2026 Winter Olympics will begin tomorrow (6 February 2026) in Italy, attracting the attention of fans both online and offline. Hundreds of athletes will participate, and the host cities are expected to welcome large crowds. Kaspersky experts have listed the types...

AMD reports record revenues

AMD has reported fourth quarter revenue was a record $10,3-billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, gross margin was 54%. Operating income was $1,8-billion, net income was $1,5-billion and diluted earnings per share was $0.92. On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 57%,...

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Vertiv tackles AI compute with high-density data centre solution

With demand for AI-ready data centre capacity outstripping supply, developers and operators are focused on bringing new capacity online as quickly as possible. To support this goal, Vertiv has launched the Vertiv MegaMod CoolChip, a liquid cooling-equipped...

Unlocking the transformative potential of AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to supercharge every aspect of business and society, South Africa stands at a critical juncture. Rather than fearing job displacement, we can harness AI to drive widespread growth and prosperity. By fostering local innovation,...

Professionalising skills in the BPO sector will promote growth

Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a growth industry with many opportunities for young people to find sustainable, long-term employment opportunities regardless of their educational background. By Peter Andrew, CEO of CCI South Africa This is not a myopic industry...

ITAD governance crucial for ESG compliance

Neglecting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in ITAD can have disastrous consequences, including significant financial losses, legal troubles, and reputational damage. Gartner highlights that strong governance in ITAD is crucial for risk...

Businesses urged to strengthen security posture

Implementing a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity and data protection are the first proactive steps to strengthening the security posture of any business. Organisations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework 2.0...

Generalists are becoming the new MVPs at work

As economic uncertainty prevails and job cuts - or the threat of them - continue to loom large at workplaces in South Africa and across the globe, a new approach to futureproofing one's career and prospects is emerging: becoming a generalist. A generalist might sound...

Redefining retail through store reinvention

It was just four years ago during the pandemic - with consumers restricted to their homes and mall doors tightly shut, that online commerce began its unprecedented rise. This phenomenon left retailers thinking about the role of the actual store moving forward. Today,...

Eric Sampson is new Spark Schools MD

Earl Sampson has been appointed as the new MD of Spark Schools South Africa, direct responsibility for the operation of the Spark portfolio in South Africa. Spark Schools group CEO Stacey Brewer says Sampson offers rich multicultural insights from his work in...

Ticketmaster expands in Africa with Quicket acquisition

Ticket marketplace Ticketmaster is acquiring Quicket, a major player in Africa's general admission event and festival ticketing, to further support the rapidly growing live events market across the continent. Having launched in 2022, Ticketmaster serves some of South...

Data sharing could drive African financial inclusion

Despite the access to financial services that mobile money has introduced across Africa, a significant portion of the population remains unbanked and underserved. Data sharing holds the key to unlock the continents vast economic potential. By Thabo Molefe, head of...

QA Automation Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Our client is seeking a QA Automation Engineer for a remote role, with the option to work hybrid in Cape Town. Key Requirements Qualification: Relevant degree or equivalent experience in Software Development, IT, or related field.Experience: 3+ years in QA...

Java Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

The Java Engineer will design, develop, and deliver cloud-ready backend services and RESTful APIs while contributing to scalable system architecture. This role requires end-to-end ownership of features, from design and development through deployment and monitoring,...

Senior Enterprise Java Developer (API Development)

We are looking for experienced Senior Java Developers with strong expertise in enterprise-grade API development. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend services for mission-critical systems, working onsite with our Cape...

Integration Engineer

Our client is seeking an Integration Engineer for a fully in-office role based in Centurion. Key Requirements Qualification: Diploma or Degree in IT, Software Development, Electronics, or related technical field.Experience: 5+ years in integration or similar technical...

SAP Functional Consultant (Advanced) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

About the Role:We are seeking an experienced SAP Functional Consultant to support Talent Management and HR operations within our global IT environment. The role focuses on ensuring smooth operations of SAP SuccessFactors and delivering high-quality support to users...

Java Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

The Java Engineer will design, develop, and deliver cloud-ready backend services and RESTful APIs while contributing to scalable system architecture. This role requires end-to-end ownership of features, from design and development through deployment and monitoring,...

Integration Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Our client is seeking an Integration Engineer for a fully in-office role based in Centurion. Key Requirements Qualification: Diploma or Degree in IT, Software Development, Electronics, or related technical field.Experience: 5+ years in integration or similar technical...

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